Art 7
Course Description:
Importantly throughout each Visual Arts Unit students should be "actively engaging in the processes that constitute creation...in the arts." The hands-on experience that you have the opportunity to engage in within the arts is unique to any other subject area. This course introduces the basic Visual Elements and Principles of Design used in art making including areas of painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and more. Each project exposes students to a variety of mediums.
Our focus in Art 7 is based upon Betty Edwards research in “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain”. Students are taught the mindset of "Right-Brain Thinking”. Activating the R-Side of the brain can be taught through a variety of techniques. One simple technique is listening to non-lyrical music. Thinking in R-Mode helps students analyze differently than if they were utilizing the natural way of analytically thinking with the Left Side of the brain. L-Brain predominately solves problems verbally rather than visually. The Left-Brain has the tendency to interfere with students visual problem solving. It is my focus to teach students how to activate the powerful properties of both the Left and Right-Brain. The critical and creative thinking that takes place within the art room is applicable to all other curriculum and will prepare students for success in the 21st century workforce!
The art room will be rich with opportunities to help ensure a fun and exciting experience in Middle School!
Goals and Objectives:
The goal of this course is to provide students with a variety of enjoyable experiences within the fine arts. The objective is to interest students to later enroll in arts classes at the High School level. Upon successful learning throughout the course of the school year students will be able to:
1.) Utilize basic concepts associated with the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design.
2.) Express an understanding of basic art vocabulary in a variety of mediums.
3.) Appropriately make use of the materials and resources available for participation in the arts.
4.) Understand the essential fact that they can truly "Think like an artist." Argue the fact that art making is not just an innate capability, but a way of thinking that can be taught and learned.
5.) Analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through cultural and aesthetic inquiry.
6.) Develop disciplined work habits to carry out written and procedural assignments.
7.) Demonstrate friendship and kindness working with peers through the brilliant processes of Art making.
8.) Actively engage in the processes of learning new skills and techniques for creation within the arts.
9.) Follow the rules and procedures of Mr. Fountain’s Classroom in order to maintain an educational environment that is valuable to you and your fellow classmates.
10.) Learn to think with a Growth Mindset and in “Right-Brain Mode”